Discover the basics of why, what, and how to pray.
If you are a Christian, then you know that prayer is important. Like eating your vegetables, you know it’s good to do—but what about times when you simply don’t want to pray? John Onwuchekwa encourages Christians to talk with their heavenly Father even when it’s hard. This short treatment on prayer will help you understand the basics of why, what, and how to pray as you worship and serve in the local church body.
64 pages
Part of the 9Marks Church Questions series.
1. Don't Give Up! You Want to Want to Pray
2. The Resurrection of Christ: The Source of Desire
3. Clarifying the Gospel and Fueling Prayer: Two More Essential Ingredients
4. The Local Church: Praying with God's People
5. Four Steps to Praying with Your Local Church
6. If You Desire Peace, You Desire Prayer
7. Relationship, Not Regimen
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